Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 277, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, and statements submitted by the nominee and finds that she will work with compassion and commitment to assist in administering the government functions related to tax appeals. Your Committee further finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Board of Taxation Review, 3rd District (Hawaii) to which she has been nominated.

Your Committee finds that Ms. Weir has worked in the accounting profession for the past sixteen years by providing bookkeeping and tax preparation services for her clients in Hilo, Hawaii. Your Committee believes that Ms. Weir will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board of Taxation Review, 3rd Taxation District, and is deserving of this appointment to the Board of Taxation Review.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.